Come share with me.....

Being new to this, (blogging) and having had just a taster of what inspiration is out there, I've been keen to seek out like minded individuals. Other bloggers with whom to share ideas, tips, tricks and learning curves!! So I thought, if I were to give away something that I would love to receive, then anyone who's going to want it, is pretty likely to be on the same wavelength, and have something similarly delicious to share!

I thought this would be a great giveaway for Sew Retro, because I've seen some great 30's/40's inspired stuff on here since I've been loitering!

So, I decided on this Vintage Vogue Pattern for a gorgeous 30's inspired evening gown. It's been in my stash for a while. It was one of those "just had to have it" purchases that I knew I'd be unlikely to actually make. (It's the wrong size for a start!) But I got it  for a snip and the picture on the front is just soooo beautiful. (I'm such a sucker for pattern envelopes!) I love it. But, now it's time to pass the love on....


So please feel free to pop over to my blog, if you're at all interested in entering....

http://portialawrie.blogspot.com/

Academy of Art University

Hiya All!

I've been asked to let you know about a competition being held by the Academy of Art Univesity. Here is the email that they sent me, good luck to anyone who enters!

Anna

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Hi there,

I’ve been checking out your site, and I’m in love with all of the different retro styles that your contributors write about. I’m used to seeing a lot of 50s and 60s patterns, but there are some incredible 20s and 30s pieces as well. Such a treat to see!

I work at Academy of Art University. I wanted to reach out to you and your readers (and contributors) about a contest we are running to win a free pair of VIP Tickets to New York Fashion Week. Winners will get to mingle with industry insiders while they watch the debut of Academy of Art University’s Spring 2011 Collections.

For more information about the contest, check out: http://www.academyart.edu/fashion-school/new-york-fashion-week-contest.html

Academy of Art University’s School of Fashion is the only school to show at New York Fashion Week, which makes this contest an amazing opportunity to see up-and-coming fashion designers and rub elbows with fashion’s elite. You can see the Academy’s Fall 2010 Collections here: www.academyart.edu/fashionshow/2010-02-13_new_york.html. Definitely check out Bethany Meuleners who had a very vintage flair to her collections: http://www.fashionschooldaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/03_academyofartf10_mg_6271.jpg.

It would be great if you could share this contest with your readers. I think they would really enjoy the challenge. Let me know if you have questions.

Thanks,

Lynn Dalsing

Marketing Content Writer

Academy of Art University